Austin's homeless begin moving into new campsite designated by the State

The State's campsite for the homeless has been open for two days but not many have arrived due to transportation issues.

Author: Daranesha Herron (KVUE)

Published: 7:40 PM CST November 8, 2019

Updated: 7:40 PM CST November 8, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas — It's day two of the state's homeless campsite being open near US 183 and Montopolis Drive and people are starting to move in.

Michael Johnson and Jose Cruz said they heard about the campsite on the news and hopped on their bikes to check it out.

"We thought, 'Wow, we got bikes that can handle the terrain as long as it’s not on the freeway,'" said Johnson. "We should be able to get there.”

To help people get to the site, Marriette Hummel with Capital Metro said they are planning to provide transportation. Hummel said right now they are waiting on the governor's office for more direction on when and where to pick up people.